Bridge Replacement Project to Begin on Wood Bridge Road in Iredell County
A North Carolina Department of Transportation contractor will begin work next week to replace an aging bridge in Iredell County. R.E. Burns & Sons is scheduled to start Monday, August 25, on a $1.5 million project to replace the 63-year-old bridge over Third Creek...
Governor Stein Forms Gang Prevention Task Force, Expands Violence Prevention Efforts
Raleigh, NC Yesterday Governor Josh Stein signed Executive Order 21, taking steps to improve public safety and prevent gang violence. The Governor announced the continuation of the Office of Violence Protection and the establishment of the Gang Prevention and...
Solid Waste Decal Distribution Delayed; 2025 Stickers Still Valid
The distribution of the 2026 Solid Waste window decals, which are normally included with annual property tax bills, has been delayed this year. County officials announced that residents should continue to use their 2025 decals until the new ones arrive. The decals are...
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Hot, Humid Conditions Continue Through Midweek
Sunny to partly cloudy skies are expected today, with afternoon highs reaching around 91 degrees. Winds will be light, coming out of the northeast at about 5 mph. Humidity levels are forecast to remain near 64 percent, and the UV index will be high at 9 out of 11,...
North Carolina to Apply for the Rural Health Transformation Program
Raleigh The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced today it will begin preparing to submit its application to receive funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The program is part of H.R. 1, a federal bill signed into law...
Nighttime Lane Closures Scheduled on I-77 in Iredell County
Motorists traveling on Interstate 77 through Mooresville and surrounding areas should prepare for significant overnight lane closures later this week. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, maintenance work will take place between mile markers...
Rezoning Request Filed for Proposed Data Center on Stamey Farm Road
A rezoning request has been filed for a proposed data center project at 255 Stamey Farm Road in Statesville. The application outlines plans for five warehouse-style buildings designed to house servers and other computer technology equipment. The proposal also includes...
Christopher Torres Sentenced in Child Abuse and Sex Offense Case
On February 17, 2024, the Statesville Police Department responded to Iredell Memorial Hospital after a 13-month-old child was brought in unresponsive. The child was later transferred to Wake Forest Baptist Hospital for further treatment. A joint investigation...
Statesville Officials Warn of Door-to-Door Utility Scam Reports
The City of Statesville and Statesville Public Power are warning customers about reports of individuals going door-to-door asking about high electricity usage and offering ways to reduce power bills. Officials say there is no confirmed information about the person or...
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MerleFest 2025 Returns to Wilkesboro with Star-Studded Lineup
MerleFest, the renowned roots and Americana music festival, is set to return to Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, from April 24 to 27, 2025. Celebrating its 37th year, the festival continues its tradition of showcasing "traditional plus" music—a...
Drucilla Norris Davis
Drucilla Mae Norris Davis, a cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on August 26,1932 to Joe Ralph and Lura Mae Norris at her family home in Statesville, NC, Drucilla lived a life marked by faith,...
Virginia Parker Brigham
Virginia Ann Parker Brigham passed from this life to eternal rest with her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. A native of Iredell County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Scottie Keith Parker and...
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Announces Action to Protect North Carolinians’ 23andMe Genetic Data
RALEIGH – July 2nd, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that North Carolinians’ genetic data with 23andMe will not transfer to a for-profit third party, instead staying with TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit organization created by one of 23andMe’s cofounders....
Iredell County Sees Slight Rise in Unemployment for May, Remains Below State Average
Unemployment in Iredell County ticked up slightly in May, mirroring a statewide trend that saw jobless rates increase in the majority of North Carolina counties. According to data released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Iredell County posted a...
Pop-Tarts & Marvel’s Fantastic Four Bring Back Frosted Blue Raspberry
CHICAGO, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1963, Pop-Tarts® changed the world forever with its groundbreaking take on the classic toast and jam. Now, Pop-Tarts is earning its place as a snack superhero! The toaster pastry lineup inspired by Marvel Studios' "The...
Solid Waste Decal Distribution Delayed; 2025 Stickers Still Valid
The distribution of the 2026 Solid Waste window decals, which are normally included with annual property tax bills, has been delayed this year. County officials announced that residents should continue to use their 2025 decals until the new ones arrive. The decals are...
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North Iredell High FFA Chapter Earns Prestigious National Recognition
INDIANAPOLIS (August 15, 2025) – The North Iredell High School FFA chapter in Olin, North Carolina, has earned a 3-star ranking in the 2025 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. Fewer than 10% of FFA chapters nationwide receive this...
Hurricane Erin Brings Clouds, Humidity, and Storm Chances to the Region
Cloudy skies and humid conditions are expected across the region as Hurricane Erin approaches, bringing the potential for unsettled weather through the end of the week. On Wednesday, skies will start off cloudy with gradual clearing later in the day. A stray shower or...
FDA Issues Advisory on Great Value Frozen Shrimp Sold at Walmart
NATIONWIDE — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory warning consumers not to eat certain lots of Great Value brand frozen shrimp sold at Walmart stores nationwide. The product, processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (BMS Foods), tested...